Quality care for all patients defines Dr. Shawn Gentry

Quality care for all patients defines Dr. Shawn Gentry

Dr. Shawn Gentry, chosen as the Best Family Physician in Maury County, is down to earth, has a great personality and goes above and beyond to care for his patients.

Gentry is one of three physicians who comprise Northside Medical Professionals. He, along with Dr. Reams Powers and Dr. Belinda Bart, are all board certified in family medicine.

Gentry grew up in Knoxville and graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis in 1999. He has practiced in Columbia the past 15 years.

“It is our mission to provide high quality out-patient care in an affordable setting,” Gentry said. “We care for people of all ages — from birth to death. We strive to provide the best quality health care for individuals and families. We do not deliver babies, but we provide patient care for newborns, adolescents and men and women of all ages.”

“We also provide educational programs and health screening tests for diabetes, hypertension and other diseases to help our doctors properly diagnose and help heal and prevent illnesses,” Gentry said.

“We get to know our patients and their families to foster close relationships and provide the best quality of care,” he added. “When our patients come in, our nurses, front office and support staff can call most of them by name — everyone is treated like family.”

The group has 30 employees that includes eight health care professionals. An aesthetician provides cosmetic and spa treatments that include Botox and laser services.

“We have a high retention rate for our staff,” he said. “Some of our staff has been with us since we opened in 1999.”

Gentry’s wife, Sheena, a registered nurse, oversees the allergy program for the group.

He said that being part of a group practice allows for better patient care because each physician brings his or her own special skills and opinions to the practice.

The office is open seven days a week. Hours are 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.

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